Ruby Walsh out of Cheltenham Festival after suffering broken leg

Walsh only returned to action last week after recovering from a broken legTIM GOODE/PA

Ruby Walsh will miss the remainder of the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a suspected broken leg — just six days after returning from the same injury.

The 38-year-old, who has won 58 races at the Festival — the most of any jockey — was hurt when he fell from Al Boum Photo at the penultimate fence in the second race yesterday, the RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase.

Walsh had returned to competitive action only last Thursday, after breaking the same leg at Punchestown on November 18.

A statement issued by his sister and agent, Jennifer, said: “Unfortunately he has aggravated a recent leg injury and will see his consultant in Dublin next week for further assessment.”